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19thc French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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19thc French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base

19th century
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After Aug. Moreau, 19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base - in the form of a boy carrying a heavy water vessel, signed and with foundry mark medallion, on an onyx square base with ball - 14"diam x 28"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp to the 1890s.

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SA1152302
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7012
Description
After Aug. Moreau, 19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base - in the form of a boy carrying a heavy water vessel, signed and with foundry mark medallion, on an onyx square base with ball - 14"diam x 28"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152302
Dealers Internal Ref
7012
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze table lamp featuring a sculpted cherub carrying a vessel, mounted on a marble plinth and topped with a red fringed dome shade.
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19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base

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A 19th-century French gilt bronze table lamp featuring a sculpted cherub carrying a vessel, mounted on a marble plinth and topped with a red fringed dome shade.
19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze table lamp featuring a sculpted cherub carrying a vessel, mounted on a marble plinth and topped with a red fringed dome shade.
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze figural lamp is a decorative lighting fixture featuring a sculpted human or mythological figure, often a putto or nymph, cast in bronze and gilded using fire-gilding or electroplating. Originating in France during the Neoclassical and Second Empire periods, these pieces combine functional illumination with fine sculptural craft.

These lamps were constructed primarily from cast bronze finished with gold leaf or mercury gilding (ormolu), frequently mounted on stone, marble, or slate bases. The shades were crafted from silk or velvet textiles, decorated with woven fringe, tassels, or beaded trim.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-chasing on the bronze casting, along with subtle wear or natural oxidisation in un-gilded recesses. They feature heavy cast construction rather than lightweight modern alloys, original threaded rod assembly, and occasionally foundry marks or maker stamps.

Place the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or writing desk to create a focal point with warm ambient illumination. Combining the ornate gilded metalwork with clean modern backdrop surfaces allows the historical silhouette to stand out.

Dust the bronze figure regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals or polishes that can wear away the gilded finish. Clean fabric shades with a soft brush or low-suction hand vacuum to remove dust without disturbing delicate fringe or beadwork.
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